Finding the Third Proportional to 2,370 and 3,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,370 and 3,589 is: 5,434.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,370 : 3,589 = 3,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,370/3,589 = 3,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,370x = 3,589 × 3,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,370x = 12,880,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,880,921/2,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,434.99
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